Suryakumar Yadav, Khushi Mukherjee

Actress and model Khushi Mukherjee has made a public claim involving Indian men's T20I team captain Suryakumar Yadav, saying that the batter had sent her messages frequently in the past.Speaking at a recent event, Khushi said that Suryakumar used to message her often earlier, but they are no longer in touch.

When asked by a reporter if she wanted to date a cricketer, Khushi said she does not want to be linked with any player."I don't want to date any cricketer. There are so many cricketers after me. Suryakumar Yadav used to message me a lot," Khushi said.

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She further added, "Now we don't talk much, and I don't even want to be associated. I don't like any link-ups involving me."Suryakumar Yadav has not responded to these statements so far.Meanwhile, Suryakumar and his wife Devisha Shetty recently visited the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, where they offered prayers on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi.Suryakumar last played for India in the recent T20I series against South Africa, where he led the team to a 3-1 series win. He is next set to captain India in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand in January 2026. The series will act as preparation for the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7.

India will enter the tournament as defending champions after winning the T20 World Cup in 2024 in Barbados, where they defeated South Africa in the final.

Who is Khushi Mukherjee?

Khushi Mukherjee is a Bollywood actress and model who has also appeared on reality television, including MTV Splitsvilla. Her comments about Suryakumar Yadav gained attention online and led to increased searches for her name.She has also worked in Indian television shows, including SAB TV’s fantasy series Balveer Returns and the mythological show Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram on &TV.In recent times, Khushi has been in the public eye for her fashion choices.